My '68 Chevy C10 is being resurrected as a parts chaser/shop truck that is likely to be driven in any kind of weather. The truck isn't going to have a flashy paintjob or billet wheels, but it is my intent for it to be comfortable to drive and be safe at all times. We get a fair amount of rain here in the Midwest, so windshield wipers that work properly are a must. I opted for the intermittent delay switch and the windshield washer pump, as rain can be, well ... intermittent. And it is always nice to be able to wash off some bug guts or bird droppings while you are flying down the highway. Another option that is available from New Port Engineering is a shaft extension that is required if you are using the thicker factory dash panel.
My past experience with other brands of wiper motors in other vehicles, I have realized that being a bolt-in product does not always mean that the product is easy to install or works properly. However, the entire product line from New Port Engineering is make and model specific, and is a true bolt-in. This may not sound like a big deal, but time spent fabricating or re-engineering something after you have paid good money for it simply doesn't make sense. More importantly, this kit works, and works very well.
Follow along as I install a New Port Engineering wiper motor in my truck. This will probably be the easiest installation you could ever perform on your truck. And when you are cruising down the highway and the rainclouds open up, you'll be glad you did.
Begin the installation by...
Begin the installation by removing the wiper arms and blades, and then disconnecting the battery. If possible, use wiper arm removal pliers to avoid damaging the paint on your finished truck.
Next, remove the fresh-air...
Next, remove the fresh-air grille (aka cowl panel). You will need to open each door to access one bolt on each side (orange sheetmetal in this photo) and the hood to access the two bolts in front.
Now remove the existing nut...
Now remove the existing nut that secures the linkage drive arm to the wiper motor. I found it necessary to use a pneumatic ratchet to break the nut loose as the linkage will continue to move unless it is somehow locked in place.
Set the fresh-air grille (aka...
Set the fresh-air grille (aka cowl panel) aside. You now have access to the linkage drive arm.
After removing the nut, slide...
After removing the nut, slide the linkage arms off the shaft of the wiper motor.
You may be able to remove...
You may be able to remove the wiper motor from below the dash. Removing the dash panel allows the existing wiper motor to be more accessible. Whether you remove the dash panel or not, you will need to remove the existing wiper switch from the dash.
Remove the three bolts that...
Remove the three bolts that secure the wiper motor to the inside of the truck and then dispose of the original wiper motor.